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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 20 November 2024
Debate
Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL]Contribution
In short, good regulation requires independent regulators, but Ofwat has been in the pocket of water companies for decades. There are no counterweights on its board to check capture by corporate interests. That counterweight would be provided by directors directly elected by employees and customers.
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